Category: Examiner News
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Allentown resident gives of himself every season
Boro man creates skating rink, park trails, fishing derby BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff Ron Dunster and his wife, Myrtle, discuss their active involvement in the Allentown community at their Main Street home. It might be easier to note the community activities Ron Dunster doesn’t do rather than…
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Twp. could regulate septic system maintenance
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Septic system issues topped the Board of Health’s concerns at its last meeting. The Board of Health not only discussed alternative septic systems at its Dec. 13 meeting, but also talked about how important it is for residents to maintain them. Freehold Area…
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Group celebrates 15 years of serving Millstone Twp.
Drug Alliance calls on more community members to join BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Millstone MILLSTONE — The Millstone Township Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, commonly known as the Drug Alliance, just finished up a landmark year. The Township Committee recognized the Drug Alliance’s 15 years of dedicated service…
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Roosevelt fills vacant council seat
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer ROOSEVELT — There’s a new face on the Borough Council. Robert Silverstein, 46, of Pine Drive, was unanimously chosen at the Dec. 12 council meeting to fill the council seat recently vacated by Jeff Hunt, who moved to East Amwell Township in Hunterdon County. The term…
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Resident keeps focus on nature’s intent
Wetlands restoration project under way in Roosevelt BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer JEFF GRANIT staff Mark Aakhus, of Roosevelt, stands atop Empty Box Creek, which he is helping the community restore along the Roosevelt woodland trail. A walk through Roosevelt’s woods with Mark Aakhus reveals many splendid things. Anyone who walks…
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Powers chairs final meeting
FREEHOLD — After 24 years serving as a Monmouth County freeholder, Director Thomas J. Powers chaired his last public freeholder meeting on Dec. 22. “I want to thank the people of Monmouth County who have allowed me to serve them for the last 24 years,” Powers said. “Along with my colleagues, I have worked hard…
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Cablevision to service U.F. another 15 years
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — Cablevision of Monmouth will continue its franchise in the township. During its Dec. 15 meeting, the Township Committee unanimously voted to pass an ordinance that deems Cablevision technically competent and generally fit to operate a cable television system in the township for the…
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Millstone gives up seeking seats on U.F. school board
Boards hope to form partnership in the new year BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer The Millstone Board of Education voted to dissolve its Representation Committee, which worked with the Upper Freehold Regional School District. The Millstone Township School District currently has a send/receive relationship with the Upper Freehold Regional School District,…
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U.F. calls Cox’s Corner part of Smart Growth plan
Development could help revitalize nearby Imlaystown BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer BY JANE MEGGITTStaff Writer UPPER FREEHOLD — A developer thanked the Planning Board at its Dec. 8 meeting for identifying his property as a Smart Growth area. Developer Doug Walsh, whose 11-lot commercial subdivision at Cox’s Corner was approved in 2003, recently ran into…
